Astrobiology and Habitability
Physics ⇒ Earth and Space Physics
Astrobiology and Habitability starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the concept of panspermia in astrobiology.
Describe the Fermi Paradox in the context of astrobiology.
Describe the greenhouse effect and its importance for planetary habitability.
Describe the main difference between astrobiology and exobiology.
Describe the role of extremophiles in the study of astrobiology.
Explain the significance of the discovery of extremophiles on Earth for the search for life elsewhere in the universe.
Explain why a planet’s magnetic field is important for habitability.
Explain why liquid water is considered essential for life as we know it.
Explain why planets orbiting M-dwarf stars may face challenges for habitability.
Explain why the detection of phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus was considered significant.
Explain why the discovery of organic molecules on Mars is significant for astrobiology.
Name two moons in our solar system that are considered potential candidates for extraterrestrial life.
What is the main limitation of the transit method for detecting exoplanets?
What is the main reason Venus is not considered habitable despite being in the Sun’s habitable zone?
